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FY62 FYW

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco72,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 FYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 152,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,609 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inside fitted outside

Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,196 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,972 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 51,944 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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FY62 FYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 72,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY62 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY62 FYW registered?

FY62 FYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is FY62 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 FYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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